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Fundraising & Communications in the Nonprofit Sector

About This Course

This course focuses on the nonprofit organization’s relationship with the external community. You’ll learn what nonprofit branding is, how it supports the nonprofit organization’s mission, and also how nonprofits can build and protect their brands. We’ll explore the philanthropic landscape and history nationally and locally, as well as the intersection of philanthropy, the nonprofit sector and social justice. You’ll gain tools, best practices and templates for navigating sexism, racism, classism and general differences among staff and community-based supporters.

What You’ll Learn

  • Strategic communications essentials, including branding, technologies and social media
  • The fundraising landscape and how to develop fundraising plans and case statements
  • Benefits and challenges of grants, major gifts, events, sponsorships and corporate relationships

Course Sessions

Online Synchronous

April 2027
Dates Apr 13 - Jun 15
Location Online
Instructor Karen Rotko-Wynn
Cost $1,381
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Apr 13, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Apr 20, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Apr 27, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
May 4, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
May 11, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
May 18, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
May 25, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jun 1, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jun 8, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jun 15, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Learning Format

Online Synchronous: Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You'll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 3.0 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.

July 2027
Dates Jul 8 - Sep 9
Location Online
Instructor Kevin P. Thompson
Cost $1,381
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Jul 8, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jul 15, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jul 22, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Jul 29, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 5, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 12, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 19, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Aug 26, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Sep 2, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Sep 9, 2027
Thu
6 – 9 p.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Learning Format

Online Synchronous: Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You'll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 3.0 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.